“End of an era” – London Irish confirm their leavers

Rory Brand – He has returned to Scotland to play in the Scottish Super 6 with Watsonian FC. The scrum-half, a product of the London Irish Academy, made 11 appearances during his time with Irish.

Cillian Redmond – He joined London Irish for the 2021/22 season and is now set to leave the Club having scored twice in the Premiership Rugby Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup, both against Saracens.

Noel Reid, Olly Cracknell, Jamie Dever, Tadgh McElroy and Alandré van Rooyen all joined the Club throughout the 2021/22 campaign as injury dispensation cover and now depart with the Club’s gratitude following the end of their short-term deals.

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